Principal Technical Program Manager, Data Centers

Emerson; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. seeks an experienced End-to-End Data Center Technical Program Manager to lead hyperscale data center capacity-delivery programs from early site selection through customer handover and production go-live.

This role coordinates internal teams, colocation providers, utilities, contractors, and technology partners across site due diligence, design, construction, commissioning, and handover, with a emphasis on electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, cabling, and

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: 11 years of experience in construction project management
• OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 7 years of experience in construction project management
• OR
• Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 5 years of experience in construction project management
• OR
• Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 3 years of experience in construction project management.

Skills

Data Center Infra

Data Center Equipment

Contract Management

Technical Leadership

Business Acumen

Quality Assurance

Technical Writing

Conflict Resolution

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Financial Management

Program Management

Schedule Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Master's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Doctorate in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced End-to-End Data Center Technical Program Manager to lead hyperscale data center capacity-delivery programs from early site selection through customer handover and production go-live. This role owns the integrated delivery path that converts a site into live, available compute and GPU capacity for end customers. The successful candidate will coordinate internal teams, colocation providers, utilities, contractors, and technology partners across site due diligence, design, construction, commissioning, white-space fit-out, network deployment, server readiness, and operational handover. They will bring strong technical fluency in critical electrical infrastructure, low-voltage systems, structured cabling, and networking dependencies within hyperscale data center environments.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
11 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 7 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 5 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 3 years of experience in construction project management.

Job Skills

Job Skills:
Same skills as prior level plus;
Data Center Infrastructure Construction: Demonstrated experience coordinating and managing large-scale data center infrastructure buildouts.
Data Center Equipment: Demonstrated experience in installation, maintenance, and upgrades of data center physical equipment.
Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to manage the execution and compliance of contracts for goods and services.
Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and mentoring on complex projects.
Business Acumen: Demonstrated business acumen in making strategic decisions aligned with organizational goals and industry trends.
Quality Assurance: Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out quality assurance activities for high-standard deliverables.
Technical Writing: Demonstrated proficiency in producing clear and comprehensible technical documentation for varied audiences.
Conflict Resolution: Demonstrated ability to identify, address, and resolve conflicts to maintain positive team dynamics.
Negotiation: Demonstrated skill in achieving mutually beneficial agreements through effective negotiation and communication.
Vendor Management: Demonstrated ability to select, onboard, and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance.
Financial Management: Demonstrated experience in supporting budget planning, tracking, and resource management for business success.
Program Management: Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional programs, leading teams and allocating resources for timely project delivery.
Construction Schedule Management: Demonstrated skill in developing, monitoring, and adjusting construction project schedules.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
12 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 8 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Master's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 6 years of experience in construction project management

OR

Doctorate in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field AND 4 years of experience in construction project management.

Budget Experience

Budget Experience:
2 years of experience working with operating budgets and/or project financials.